The Chicago Foreign Language Press Survey was published in 1942 by the Chicago Public Library Omnibus Project of the Works Progress Administration of Illinois. The purpose of the project was to translate and classify selected news articles that appeared in the foreign language press from 1855 to 1938. The project consists of 120,000 typewritten pages translated from newspapers of 22 different foreign language communities of Chicago.

Illinois Staats-Zeitung --
October 02, 1867

Final Report of Fair Committee

The undersigned Fair committee of the Chicago Turngemeinde herewith respectfully submits the final report of its treasurer. We heartily thank all donors of gifts, the Ladies Auxiliary for its tireless efforts, and all persons who contributed to the success of the Fair. The Chicago Turngemeinde is exceedingly proud of the benevolent spirit which the German citizens of Chicago displayed on this occasion, and this organization will continue to show its appreciation.